Luminare Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 28 minutes ago, pablog said: Wait, so it isn’t on hold? I don't believe it was ever on hold. Was there ever any indication? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablog Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 6 minutes ago, Luminare said: I don't believe it was ever on hold. Was there ever any indication? I just looked back and realized they were speaking about the project on Jensen by Marquette being put on hold. My bad. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 minute ago, pablog said: I just looked back and realized they were speaking about the project on Jensen by Marquette being put on hold. My bad. All good. It happens. Probably due to both being Marquette Company projects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Luminare said: All good. It happens. Probably due to both being Marquette Company projects. And only a block or two apart. But yeah, trust me, this one isn't on hold. Full steam ahead every day. I do find it odd that they are pouring the second floor of the southernmost section, but the foundation hasn't been poured in the center section yet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBTX Posted January 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2020 Third floor got poured today. New structural beams added as well. Next pour will be around 2/10. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr.Clean19 Posted January 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2020 Strange to see a tower crane in this area, but I have a feeling that this is going to become the norm rather than the exception on the east end over the next 10 years. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JBTX Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Concrete pours scheduled for both today and tomorrow. I'm guessing today's will get delayed due to weather. That said, I'm expecting another level up by the weekend. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JBTX Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Update: the block got new power poles. Gas line to the building is almost done as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr.Clean19 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I miss swamplot... This picture would be front and center on their website showing this old brick building being dwarfed by this large multi-use complex. Crazy picture 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr.Clean19 said: I miss swamplot... This picture would be front and center on their website showing this old brick building being dwarfed by this large multi-use complex. Crazy picture So true. I still don't know why Mr. Salmeron didn't sell since the building isn't even occupied these days, but, oh well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JBTX Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 It looks like Marquette has contracted with Gin Design Group for the interior/commerical aspect. Based on their website (gindesigngroup.com) they are responsible for Axelrad, Oxheart (RIP), Goodnight Charlie, Public Service, and more. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 They started framing today. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 It so sad that whoever owns that shitty little building wouldn't sell. It an eyesore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 3 hours ago, hindesky said: It so sad that whoever owns that shitty little building wouldn't sell. It an eyesore. The owner is an interesting man. It's his father's old clinic. He has no interest in the place aside from keeping it clean (he "mows" it with a scythe in a full one-piece beekeeping suit type thing). I spoke to him years ago about what his plans are with it. He said hold out for the "right" offer. From the intonation I gathered he did not mean money. That said, yeah, it's pretty clear now that he missed any shot he would have had at selling the place. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geographer Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Have Houston developers ever used imminent domain? The U.S. Supreme Court approved its use for private development and the Houston to Dallas high speed railroad, a private venture, is using it to get land along the route. Edited April 20, 2020 by Geographer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Geographer said: Have Houston developers ever used imminent domain? The U.S. Supreme Court approved its use for private development and the Houston to Dallas high speed railroad, a private venture, is using it to get land along the route. Since when? (Eminent domain) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Geographer said: Have Houston developers ever used imminent domain? The U.S. Supreme Court approved its use for private development and the Houston to Dallas high speed railroad, a private venture, is using it to get land along the route. The Supreme Court case did not give private developers the ability to use eminent domain. Generally, the power has to be exercised by a governmental authority. The Supreme Court allowed governments to use eminent domain for the purpose of assembling property for private development. However, the Texas Constitution does not allow eminent domain to be used for private development as was allowed by the US Supreme Court. The ability of Texas Central to use eminent domain (which, contrary to your post, I'm pretty sure they have not exercised) arises from Texas Law that grants certain eminent domain powers to railroads and pipeline companies. It is not available to private real estate developers. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 To piggyback off Houston19514's post, Texas Central's claim is grounded in TX law that states that a railroad may use eminent domain to acquire land for tracks. However, Texas Central's argument was recently struck down on the grounds that you have to have rail lines before calling yourself a railroad, and thus, Texas Central has no right to use eminent domain. That ruling is of course up on appeal. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houston19514 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 11:36 AM, JBTX said: To piggyback off Houston19514's post, Texas Central's claim is grounded in TX law that states that a railroad may use eminent domain to acquire land for tracks. However, Texas Central's argument was recently struck down on the grounds that you have to have rail lines before calling yourself a railroad, and thus, Texas Central has no right to use eminent domain. That ruling is of course up on appeal. Just to follow up. Texas Central won on appeal. On to the Texas Supreme Court. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JBTX Posted May 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2020 Been a while since I sent pics. Here is the progress so far. Topped out on concrete, two floors of framing on half. ArchCon also moved the trailers off the lot they were renting off Navigation and into the garage of the building. Also, I'm not sure if there is a thread for this, but work has started on Phase 2 of the InHome development on Canal right behind Mi Familia. (Sorry about low res. Upload cap!) 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Montrose1100 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Glad to see this thing rise. The elevator shafts are commanding a presence on the 59 approach to Downtown. Edit: Plus staircase/s 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore713 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Montrose1100 said: Glad to see this thing rise. The elevator shafts are commanding a presence on the 59 approach to Downtown. Notice that yesterday. Made me start wondering how long before more some mid rises start dotting Eado skyline 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebluez Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 6/15/2020 at 1:27 PM, Moore713 said: Notice that yesterday. Made me start wondering how long before more some mid rises start dotting Eado skyline What is your take on claiming this to be inside EADO. Being someone that lives in this neighborhood, I get upset at the over use of EADO when really this project lies inside the East End District. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Personally, conflating "EaDo" with "East End" annoys me (especially when their are distinct boundaries), but I've come to live with the fact that it's inevitable. I trust EEMD will keep with the subtle reminders such as signage, event names, etc., while people will go around doing/saying their own thing regardless. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 18 hours ago, truebluez said: What is your take on claiming this to be inside EADO. Being someone that lives in this neighborhood, I get upset at the over use of EADO when really this project lies inside the East End District. Developers and real estate agents will call an area whatever they want, regardless of recognized and/or historic neighborhood and management district boundaries. “EaDo” is being pushed as a trendy, up-and-coming area so naturally they will take liberty with the boundaries and say pretty much anything in the general area is “EaDo,” even when it’s on the other side of the Bayou in Fifth Ward. It’s the same reason The Heights now apparently reaches all the way over to Hempstead road. . . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, thedistrict84 said: Developers and real estate agents will call an area whatever they want, regardless of recognized and/or historic neighborhood and management district boundaries. “EaDo” is being pushed as a trendy, up-and-coming area so naturally they will take liberty with the boundaries and say pretty much anything in the general area is “EaDo,” even when it’s on the other side of the Bayou in Fifth Ward. It’s the same reason The Heights now apparently reaches all the way over to Hempstead road. . . And the same reason my house was promoted as "EaDo", when I'm Greater Eastwood. It's funny how hard they push EaDo. When people ask where I live, I've tried explaining down the list. Eastwood, East End, East Downtown, North of UH, even EaDo, and every suburbanite looks at me funny. I've stuck to landmarks. Vaguely Soccer Stadium-ish, more like Original Ninfas usually sends voltage to their lightbulb. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cspwal Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Montrose1100 said: And the same reason my house was promoted as "EaDo", when I'm Greater Eastwood. It's funny how hard they push EaDo. When people ask where I live, I've tried explaining down the list. Eastwood, East End, East Downtown, North of UH, even EaDo, and every suburbanite looks at me funny. I've stuck to landmarks. Vaguely Soccer Stadium-ish, more like Original Ninfas usually sends voltage to their lightbulb. I had trouble telling some people where I lived when I lived downtown - I would say "downtown" and they would ask where and I'd say the part with the tall buildings 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistrict84 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 6/18/2020 at 8:26 AM, Montrose1100 said: And the same reason my house was promoted as "EaDo", when I'm Greater Eastwood. It's funny how hard they push EaDo. When people ask where I live, I've tried explaining down the list. Eastwood, East End, East Downtown, North of UH, even EaDo, and every suburbanite looks at me funny. I've stuck to landmarks. Vaguely Soccer Stadium-ish, more like Original Ninfas usually sends voltage to their lightbulb. I just say that I’m in Second Ward. It really throws recent transplants off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HoustonMidtown Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) On 5/22/2020 at 3:19 PM, JBTX said: Also, I'm not sure if there is a thread for this, but work has started on Phase 2 of the InHome development on Canal right behind Mi Familia. (Sorry about low res. Upload cap!) Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Untitled by Houston Midtown, on Flickr Edited July 1, 2020 by HoustonMidtown 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBayouBred Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iah77 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Is a second phase going where the old building they also own is ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Correct. The building that (used to) house Andes Cafe and the Maritime Museum are Phase II. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 We have (mostly) topped out. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hindesky Posted July 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) From the bridge it looks like the northwest corner still has 3 stories to go. Edited July 25, 2020 by hindesky 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBayouBred Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I was hoping the ground floor facing Navigation would be cafe/dining, but from the billboard it appears to be an empty lobby. Doesn’t seem like a good utilization of space 🤷♂️ 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I'm still hoping there is more than blank space. Seems odd to hire an interior design firm with more restaurant/bar experience than commercial/residential work to do your building and not use their full potential. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljchou Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Interesting. GFR will be on canal, or just interior? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBTX Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 10:02 AM, ljchou said: Interesting. GFR will be on canal, or just interior? Walked the building today. GFR definitely on the Canal side. Not sure what is going on on the Navigation side. Building is fully topped out now. Two floors of windows installed. Framing for the asthenic elements is being put in. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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